Proverbs 17:9
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but the LORD tests the heart.
9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.
Proverbs 17:7
Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool— how much worse lying lips to a ruler!